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Lifetime BrandsLCUT -1.02%54 Net Current Asset Value is $-1.18 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LCUT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lifetime Brands ranks worse than 348431.71% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Lifetime Brands's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifetime Brands's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Lifetime Brands was 33.76. The lowest was 3.66. And the median was 4.72.
LCUT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 3.65 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Lifetime Brands (NAS:LCUT) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Lifetime Brands Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Lifetime Brands Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifetime Brands's Net Current Asset Value can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LCUT vs COOK, BSET, LOVE: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime Brands's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lifetime Brands Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifetime Brands's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-1.18 mean?
Lifetime Brands (LCUT) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-1.18 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lifetime Brands' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.66 to 33.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Lifetime Brands' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Lifetime Brands' current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 33.76. Based on the distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' Net Current Asset Value compare to COOK and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #999999 out of 287 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Lifetime Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.65. Historically, Lifetime Brands' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.66 to 33.76 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.65, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifetime Brands's current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands (LCUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $9.29 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.18. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifetime Brands (LCUT), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-1.18 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lifetime Brands (LCUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.29 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers Lifetime Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LCUT:
Net Current Asset Value: $-1.18
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $9.29 (66.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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